We travel alot and our stay at La Colina was one of the best. What a view! The suite was clean and well maintained, the staff was efficient and pleasant. The owner was available during our stay and was very helpful with local guide info. The grounds are kept very clean and the pool is refreshing. It is a nice walk up the hill from town which gets you away from traffic. In the morning, the peaceful walk down to the beach is filled with flowers and birds and the occasional cow, monkey, and armadillo. Bring your walking shoes.

My wife and I stayed at LaColina for about 3 weeks in February and were very pleased with the hotel. It reminded us of small European hotels with friendly staff. Hans was always there to answer questions or give us a recommendation. The hotel is up on a small hill so you get sunsets over the ocean (depending on your apartment location) and we had sundowners on the patio a number of times. You can get laundry done (proper dryers), but it is pretty expensive. The place has a nice friendly atmosphere and is walking distance to restaurants and small markets. Shopping at the AutoMercado grocery store - short taxi ride away - was almost like shopping at home.

La Colina was heaven on earth! Hans arranged for our transportation to and from the airport with trusted drivers that he deals with regularly. We arrived in the evening and had a great night's sleep ready to explore the next day. The room was clean, comfortable giving you a feeling of home...with the added benefit of warm weather, a balcony to lounge on, or a pool to cool off in. Hans and his staff were very polite, respectful. You felt very safe as there was security at night patrolling the hotel grounds. The hotel was up the hill from the happeningTamarindo night life which allowed you to participate then remove yourself (8-10 minute walk) to the quietness and comfort of La Colina. While we were visiting there were a number of guests who were there on repeat visits which speaks volumes for Hans and the establishment that he runs. We hope to become one of the repeat customers. In the meantime we will have our memories of Heaven on Earth.

Really when you stay at La Colina, you're staying at Hans' place, the man, them mystery, the bar's open when he hasn't been partying too hard with his Canadian friends. The rooms are divine, peaceful, clean, like little tree houses with breeze and sunshine, far enough from the tourist trap, but close enough to run up the hill and change clothes if the waves start breaking... very easily.
We lucked into La Colina. No room at the Inn for the family at surf camp, and I will say, this place is leaps and bounds better than any other on the strip.It has a homey, "cheers" vibe to it, by the end of the trip, you know everyone else staying at the Colina, you might have drank a bit too much with a few of them, and you actually stay in touch with a few, after the Colina.
So thankful for Hans, La Colina, and the real truth to living the peace and calm of Tamarindo and Costa Rica. It's a gem and you really can't go wrong.